Megan K. Olsen
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023

As a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education

San Juan Basin residents see sharp spike in natural gas bills

Low storage levels locally and nationally are blamed for price increase

Fort Lewis College’s good Samaritan strikes again

Byrne Dobrient extends his streak of rescuing stranded friends

Remaining Colorado COVID-19 testing sites to be closed

Alternative options are being offered at low or no cost

Bipartisan bill aims to extend protections of endangered fish

Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act targets preservation of native species

Do your tires pass inspection for winter road conditions?

Colorado’s Traction Law has specific requirements for vehicles once the snow begins to fall.

Retired Ignacio teacher has a unique way of sending students to Space Camp

Salsa and margarita mixes designed for astronaut consumption are helping teenagers get to Huntsville, Alabama

Can you Escape the Crate?

The Bonnie and Clyde-themed game is available at the Ignacio Community Library until Jan. 11

Heroic canine saves neighbor from potential explosion

Sensitive to the smell of smoke, Dozer the Dog woke his owners to a fire burning a shed a quarter of a mile away.

Southwest Colorado can expect lower than normal temperatures this week

Arctic air mass will cause extreme cold across the U.S., could bring snow to Durango area late Wednesday

Two local nonprofits, Southern Ute Tribe receive money to help foster outdoor recreation

Adaptive Sports Association in Durango and Montezuma Inspire Coalition in Cortez recipients of the Outdoor Equity Grant Fund

Power outage in Purgatory metro area affects 1,400 homes

Ski area lifts were shut down for several hours.